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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.43, 979.06 and 394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.43, 979.06 and 394.77 is: 544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.43 : 979.06 = 394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.43/979.06 = 394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.43x = 979.06 × 394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.43x = 386,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,501.86/709.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.80

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